I just recently realized that the reason I feel like I'm always caking on my make-up is because I'm always caking on my make-up. Groundbreaking stuff here folks. I discovered that I'm caking it on because I've only ever bought poor quality make-up that needed several applications. So yesterday, I went on a spree to find the BEST and the CHEAPEST make-up for broke college girls like myself and I am blessing you all with my discoveries. You're welcome.
These are my beauty essentials and you better love them as much as I do. Starting from the top left:
1. NYX Slim Eye Pencils in Dark Brown and Black: $3.50 each. They last forever and are half as cheap as any drugstore eyeliner! I'm obsessed.
2. NYX Powder Blush in Pinched: $5. Pinched is a pinky/ coral shade with gold sparkles and it is the PRETTIEST BLUSH EVER. It looks good on everyone. I'm obsessed and you need to buy it right this second. You won't regret it.
3. E.L.F. Shimmering Facial Whip in Pink Lemonade: $1. You can't go wrong for that price. You can put it on your lips, eyelids, and cheeks and it looks and smells awesome. Definitely a must-have item.
4. NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny: $2.79. Again, you can't go wrong for that price and it's one of the most sought-after bronzers because of the matte look. No sparkles here so it's perfect for contouring and doesn't look fake at all!
5. NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams in Tokyo, Antwerp (my favorite), San Paulo, and Addis Ababa: $6 each. I went to Giant Eagle and got a pack of 3 for $6 so go run there really quickly and grab them if they're still there. I. LOVE. THESE. I can't say enough about them. There's really no way to explain what they are so I'm gonna go with a creamy whip that goes on matte and smells like babies. I don't even know. Just go out and buy them. They're wonderful.
6. L'Oreal True Match Super Blendable Concealer: $9.50. I got it for $5 because of a deal so that's pretty much why I bought it. It's just your basic concealer but it's part of my everyday routine so I had to include it. To cover up red spots, get a more yellowy concealer to cancel out the red.
7. E.L.F. Eyebrow Kit: $3. Perfect for Italians like me who constantly need to make sure their eyebrows aren't going crazy.
8. E.L.F. 3-in-1 Mascara: Lengthen, Define, & Volumize: $3. Love this mascara. Love the wand. Love the price. Just go out and get it.
9. L'Oreal True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous Makeup: $12.99. I splurged, folks. But trust me, you need to get foundation that won't make you look like you have 10 pounds of make-up on and this does the trick. I love it!
Oh, and one more thing! Use olive oil instead of a moisturizer. It makes your skin glow and feel SO soft.
So there you go. I hope you save a million dollars and never buy crappy make-up again. Oh, and if you ever want your make-up done, HIT ME UP. It's my secret passion.
-H
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